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About russtowne

I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.

The Mighty Ocean in the Drop

Posted on August 5, 2012 by russtowne

You are not just the drop in the ocean. You are the mighty ocean in the drop. – Rumi

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Posted on August 4, 2012 by russtowne

My dear friend Gina has created another masterpiece and I loved it so much that I wanted to share it with you, dear readers! Russ

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Growing Old

Posted on August 3, 2012 by russtowne

From http://www.mikeysFunnies.com: GROWING OLD I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I’ve aged, I’ve become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. I’ve become … Continue reading →

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Which Am I, My Friend?

Posted on August 3, 2012 by russtowne

I rarely make political comments on my blog or the blogs of others. It’s not that I don’t have political views—I do—but I find politics to be too often divisive and my focus is on being as inclusive as I … Continue reading →

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Being There

Posted on August 3, 2012 by russtowne

Many of the most powerful moments in my life, the times I feel the most alive, the most useful, and the most connected to everyone and everything are those times I am there when someone needs me the most. Just … Continue reading →

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Humor That’s Heads and Shoulders Above the Rest

Posted on August 3, 2012 by russtowne

If you’d appreciate a laugh, these two are funny–and STRONG! The Jovers: http://biggeekdad.com/2012/05/the-jovers/ Russ

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Rescuer Gets Rescued

Posted on August 2, 2012 by russtowne

A 17-year old boy who had recently beeen trained as a swimming pool lifeguard risked his own life to save a 12-year old boy from drowning in the ocean. He ended up getting a nearly $2600 bill from the hospital … Continue reading →

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Duke and His Little Sister

Posted on August 2, 2012 by russtowne

This post started out as a comment on an earlier post, but I decided to share a revised version of it with all of you. My six year old Chocolate Lab is named “Duke”, which is short for “Duke of … Continue reading →

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Some Contests I Could Really Get Into

Posted on August 2, 2012 by russtowne

On our Date Night this evening My Beloved and I were eating dinner at a restaurant that I’d never been to before. I noticed across the way that other tables each had a huge (perhaps quart- or liter-size) coffee cup … Continue reading →

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A Quick Apology

Posted on August 1, 2012 by russtowne

I’m sorry for not responding to your comments today. A combination of doing some transactions this morning, having my grandson come visit this afternoon, preparing for an important Client visit, then the actual visit in a few hours, then Date … Continue reading →

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